Gilt Leather - probably English. Second quarter of the 18th century "The distinct relief in which the patterns could be embossed, the brilliancy of colour of which the leather was susceptible, the high burnish which...
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Aug 27th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (11) – Graining
A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt' for posts dealing with Imitation...
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Aug 25th, 2011
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Oxford Ochre
Ochre In common with that other family of pigments dug out of the ground, the umbers, those that were designated ochres saw constant use in house-painting from the earliest times. Not only were they readily...
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Jul 3rd, 2011
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Patrick Baty – House & Garden Profile
House & Garden photo - by Chris Terry Here is a link to the House & Garden profile published in September 2010: pages 68-69. Papers and Paints can be found here: View Larger...
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Jun 5th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (10) – Scumble Glaze
'Parso-Glaze' Samples - Stippled A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt'...
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Jun 3rd, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (9) – Water Paint
Parlyte' Water Paint Samples - Page One A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a...
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May 29th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (8) – Flat Finishes
Flat Finishes Samples - Page One A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt'...
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May 22nd, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (7) – Concrete Paint
Concrete Paint Samples A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt' for posts...
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May 15th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (6) – Antimonic Paint
Antimonic Samples A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt' for posts dealing...
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May 9th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (5) – Gloss Finishes
Gloss Samples - Page Two A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt' for...
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